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Resources

Here are a few web sites that are very helpful.

For general parenting information:

http://www.about.com
Articles on a wide variety of topics.
Click on Parenting & Family pages for ideas on how to handle certain problems.
Health & Fitness pages for information about diseases and health related
issues.

http://www.babysigns.com
Useful information about using simple signs with babies and toddlers to facilitate communication.

http://www.drphil.com
Advice about various problems.
Click on Parenting for short articles. Particularly helpful is information on age appropriate discipline techniques.

http://www.ivillage.com
Magazine type information with a message board.

http://www.kidshealth.org
Practical information and news about health, behavioral techniques, and positive parenting. Easy to navigate.

http://www.kidsource.com
Practical information and news about safety, health, growth and development, and products for toddlers.

http://www.parentinghumor.com
Fun web site if you need a chuckle or some ideas on activities for your child.

For information regarding special needs:

http://www.autism-society.org
Web site for the Autism Society of America.
News and information on Autism. Advocacy. Local Chapters.

http://www.autism-resources.com
Information and an index of web sites regarding Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.

http://www.autism-pdd.net
Support to cope with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Articles & message board.

http://www.autismspeaks.com
Web site for Autism Speaks International. Advocacy organization.

http://www.chadd.org
Web site for C.H.A.D.D., Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Nonprofit organization providing education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD. Local Chapters.

http://www.devdelay.org
Web site for Developmental Delay Resources. Nonprofit organization providing information, resources, and support group for parents of children with developmental delays in sensory motor, language, social, and emotional areas.

http://www.nomotc.org
Web site for the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.
Support group for parents of twins and other multiple births. Local Chapters.

http://www.sensorysensitivechild.com/help.html
Information and advice for parents of child with Sensory Processing Disorder.

http://www.sinetwork.org
Web site for The KID Foundation’s SPD Network.
Resources for the Sensory Processing Disorder Community.